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This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Positioning Headers and Footers.

Positioning Headers and Footers

Several WordTips cover how to insert headers or footers in your document. Besides controlling what appears in the header or footer, Word allows you to also control where the header or footer appears on each page of your document. To position the header or footer, follow these steps:

Position the insertion point in the section whose headers or footers you want to position.

Choose Page Setup from the File menu. You will see the Page Setup dialog box.

In the Header box enter a measurement indicating how far from the top edge of the paper you want the bottom line of your header to be printed.

In the Footer box enter a measurement indicating how far from the bottom edge of the paper you want the top line of your footer to be printed.

Use the Apply To drop-down list to select the part of your document to which your adjustments should apply.

Click on OK.

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This tip (1203) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Positioning Headers and Footers.

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